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    Hostilidad (en. Hostility)

    /os.ti.liˈðað/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    State or attitude of being hostile.
    Hostility between the two nations has increased.
    La hostilidad entre las dos naciones ha aumentado.
    Action of showing disdain or aggression.
    Her hostility was evident in the discussion.
    Su hostilidad fue evidente en la discusión.
    Environment of tension or conflict.
    Hostility in the work environment affects productivity.
    La hostilidad en el ambiente laboral afecta la productividad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'hostilitas', which comes from 'hostilis', meaning enemy.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open hostility
    Explicit acknowledgment of aggressive feelings.
    hostilidad abierta
    give rise to hostility
    To provoke or generate an attitude of opposition.
    dar lugar a hostilidad
    live in hostility
    To exist in an environment of constant tension.
    vivir en hostilidad

    Related Words

    hostile
    Showing opposition or antagonism.
    hostil
    enemy
    A person who acts with hostility towards another.
    enemigo
    conflict
    A situation of disagreement or struggle between parties.
    conflicto

    Slang Meanings

    Bad vibe
    The hostility in that meeting was a bad vibe.
    La hostilidad en esa reunión fue un mal rollo.
    Bad energy
    I feel bad energy between them; there is a lot of hostility.
    Siento mala vibra entre ellos, hay mucha hostilidad.